Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Install protective coverings over the fenders.
3. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles.




6. Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts and the nuts.
7. With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure







Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
2. Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.

Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the windshield washer nozzles.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
5. Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels.
6. Close the hood.